EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Stephen Ministry Congregation

(717) 755-6222 ~ www.eastminster-york.com 311 Haines Road York, PA 17402

August 23, 2020

Welcome to Worship

My grace is sufficient for you. II Corinthians 12:9

12th Sunday After Pentecost

August 23, 2020 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Worship

+Please silence cell phones during the worship service+

* = Please stand if you are able.

In lieu of signing the attendance pads during the service, a picture will be taken of the congregation at each service for tracing purposes.

WE GATHER BEFORE GOD

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE Praise to the Lord arr. Paul Karvonen

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless God’s holy name!

People: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all God’s benefits,

Leader: who forgives all our iniquity, who heals all our diseases,

People: who redeems our lives from the grave, who crowns us with steadfast love

and mercy,

Leader: who satisfies us with good as long as we live,

People: so that our youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made;

People: We will rejoice and be glad in it.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (verses 1 and 3) Nettleton

(see words and music in back of bulletin)

*CALL TO RECONCILIATION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy and merciful God, we confess to you and to one another, that we have sinned

by our own fault in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what

we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart, and mind, and

strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have grieved your Holy

Spirit. In your mercy forgive what we have been. Help us to amend what we are.

Shape and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in

your ways to the glory of your Holy Name. Amen.

*SILENT CONFESSION

*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE

Leader: Hear the Good News of the Gospel….In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

People: Thanks be to God!

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE On Eagle's Wings Michael Joncas

ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF ELDERS AND DEACONS

INSTALLATION OF TRUSTEES AND PRESCHOOL BOARD

As we install these members, these are the questions we ask of the congregation….

Do we, members of Eastminster Church, accept Beth Anne, Georgia, Kate and Jan as

Elders; Tania, Lee, Sally and Kathy as Deacons; Linda as a Trustee; and Linda, Denny, and

Ellie as Preschool Board Member, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation, to

lead us in the way of Jesus Christ?

We do.

Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us,

serving Jesus Christ, who alone is head of the church?

We do.

WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Open our

eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly

understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippians 1:1-6

Paul and Timothy, servants[a] of Christ Jesus,

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops[b] and deacons:[c] 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you, 4 constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, 5 because of your sharing in the gospel

from the first day until now. 6 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.

Leader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Thank the Philippians

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE

*HYMN NO. 554 Let All Things Now Living Ash Grove

(see words and music in back of bulletin)

OFFERING

OFFERTORY What Wondrous Love is This arr. Ally Louia

Please place your offering in the plates at the rear of the

outdoor worship area/Narthex as you leave the service. Thank you.

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart Henry Smith

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

THE LORD'S PRAYER (Traditional) PH, pg. 16

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will

be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us

our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us

from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen

*HYMN NO. 555 Now Thank We All Our God (verses 1 and 3) Nun Danket Alle Gott

(see words and music in back of bulletin)

WE DEPART FOR SERVICE

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE Go Ye, Therefore Gretchen Dekker

POSTLUDE All Glory, Laud and Honor G.F. Kaufmann

Please continue to practice social distancing as you leave the service.

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Children’s worship activity envelopes are located on the picnic table at the 9:00 a.m.

service, and hanging in a green bag in the narthex at the rear of the church during the

11:00 a.m. service.

Children are encouraged to take one home with them!

Leading Worship

The Rev. Dr. Erin Cox-Holmes, Guest Pastor Randy Yoder, Director of Music

Ushers ~ (9:00) Jim Tollinger, Pete Elzinga, Megan Elzinga, Chloe Tollinger (11:00) Bob Hopkins, Jane Henty, Mark Snyder, Thomas Courtney

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEXT SUNDAY, August 30, Pastor Guy Dunham will be with us. Our soloists will

be Janis McCollim and Tania O’Hearn.

CARD SHOWER -- The Pastor Nominating Committee would like to initiate a card

shower to the Gill family! We are asking the EPC community to send cards or notes to

Rev. Josh and family. This is an opportunity to welcome Josh and introduce yourself to

him. If you are inclined, please include a note about yourself which could include how

long you have been a member or friend of EPC, about your family, any work history, a

personal story, or anything you would like to share! The PNC’s goal is to give Josh a

way to start meeting some of our congregation. If you have a “hard copy” picture to

include that would be awesome and helpful as Josh gets to know us. (We did give Josh a

picture directory but, as we know, it is dated at this point.)

There is a basket in the Narthex for you to drop off your card or note if you are coming

in person to Sunday services, or you may bring it to the church office no later than

Monday. Beth Anne will be mailing all the correspondence to Josh and his family in one

package this week.

Reminder of Josh’s family:

Vicki (Josh’s wife); 3 sons: J.D. (10 years old), Sam (7 years old), Charlie (4 years old).

Thank you so much for helping us to welcome the Gill family to EPC and our

community. We are looking forward to sending the Gill’s a large package of greetings!

*HYMN Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (verses 1 & 3) Nettleton

*HYMN NO. 554 Let Al Things Now Living Ash Grove

*HYMN NO. 555 Now Thank We All Our God (verses 1&3) Nun Danket Alle Gott

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Please keep these people in your prayers this week:

+All our military men and women around the world and their families back home+ +Eastminster Presbyterian Church – its congregation, mission, and ministry+

+ Stephen Ministers and their care receivers+

Dee Hoyt The family and friends of Virgie Kauffman, who died July 26, 2020

Tom and Barbara Kosevic Laura Mook Steve Moore Sherre Sever

Those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and all frontline workers EPC Shut-ins

If you would like to have someone placed on the prayer list, please first obtain that person’s permission and then drop a note in the offering plate or contact Beth Anne by e-mail at epcyorkoffice@gmail.com or phone 717-755-6222.

CALENDAR Please see our website, eastminster-york.org, for possible updates and changes.

Sun Aug 23 9:00-10:00 a.m. Worship – Outdoor Worship Center (weather permitting)

If the weather prevents worshiping outside, the service will be cancelled.

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Worship -- Sanctuary

7:00-8:00 p.m. Bible Study via Go-To-Meeting

Wed Aug 26 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cool Knitting/Warm Fellowship – Haines Reception Room

Fri Aug 28 Church Offices Closed

*MPR= Multipurpose Room

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